Indian Air force and Indian Navy have aerobatic teams, they are the aerial display teams to flaunt the efficiency of the aerobatics. Indian Air Force has two whereas Indian Navy has one aerobatic team.
Surya Kiran: It is the aerobatic team of the Indian Air Force. This is an aeroplane aerobatic team. Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) was formed in 1996 to serve as the “Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force” and to “showcase the professionalism, the calibre and the mettle of the Indian Air Force”, The team has since performed numerous demonstrations in various parts of the country and abroad, and is today among the three renowned nine-aircraft public display aerobatic teams in the world. The aircraft used in this is HAL HJT-16 Kiran Mk II military trainer aircraft and are based at the Bidar Air Force Station in Karnataka. Soon these aircrafts will be replaced by BAE Hawk. The team consists of total 12 aircrafts, 9 in flying and 3 in standby.
Sarang: It is the helicopter display team of the Indian Air Force. The team flies four modified HAL Dhruv helicopters, also known as ALH (Advanced Light Helicopter). The team was formed in October 2003 and their first public performance was at the Asian Aerospace Show, Singapore, 2004. The name Sarang (Peacock in Sanskrit) is symbolic as it is the national bird of India. It is headquartered in the training command, Bangalore.
Sagar Pawans: Sagar Pawan is the aerobatic demonstration team of the Indian Navy’s Aviation Arm. It is one of the only two naval aerobatic teams in the world, the other being the Blue Angels of the US Navy. The team uses 4 Hindustan Aeronautics HJT-16 Kiran Mk II trainer aircraft, and is based at the Naval Air Station INS Hansa in Dabolim, Southern India. The colour scheme used by the aircraft is dark blue on white. The team started training for aerobatics in late 2001.
She is a defense aspirant from Varanasi completed her BCA. She has attended SSB Interview at 1 AFSB Dehradoon and has more SSB coming up. She is confident about joining Defence Forces one day. Here, she is sharing her views and experience. Join us now.
Undoubtedly NDA is the best thing that can happen to a young boy, who has just passed out from school. In order to have long career in the Indian Armed Forces, NDA is the best gateway you can take. NDA or National Defence Academy Exam is conducted by UPSC. It is a two stage exam, where the written exam is followed by interview for the successful candidates. This article will cover the written exam portion. I hope after reading this article you’ll be a lot clear about how to prepare for you NDA written Exam. The written exam is divided into two papers, one is of mathematics (300 marks) and the other is of General Ability Test (600 marks: 200 marks English, 400 marks GK).
Strategy: Our strategy while preparing is definitely to cover the maximum portion and solve the maximum questions based on the part we have studied. Now to begin with I would suggest do quality study, do not run after quantity. If you study two chapters and can answer any question based on that, it is better than you studying five chapters and answering only few questions based on them. Since currently you have time of around 3 months, you can study and cover maximum portion. Given below are the tips to prepare for your NDA Exam.
Know your syllabus: The best way to win in a war is know your enemy well, know their strength, weakness etc. Similarly in any exam, the best way to prepare is to know the syllabus well. If you know the syllabus nicely, know its depth, half the battle is won. If you are aware of the syllabus, you’ll be saved any extra effort for the things not mentioned and you’ll be saved from missing anything of importance.
Make a schedule: It is somewhat difficult to do two things simultaneously, i.e. preparing for your board exams and preparing for your NDA exam, which is a bit on different track due to the involvement of GK in it. So make a schedule and follow it strictly. Divide the time you get in spare from your coaching and 12th studies, give some extra time to NDA preparation. When you divide the time you’ll easily do productive work.
Know your strengths: There are areas which you love to study and areas which you do not want to see. So know what things you like. Then mix up the things you like to study and the things you don’t. For example you might like polity and hate geography, so study two chapters of geography then study polity to treat yourself.
Say hello to the basics: NDA exam is not a very ski-fi complicated exam. If you are in touch with your basics then you can solve a lot of questions. But sadly as we move to higher classes we forget these basics. It is strongly advised to clear up your basics in every subject. Understand the things rather than mugging them up.
Make written notes: The best to learn something is to write it. Notes will help you in not only learning things quickly, they’ll come handy if you want to look up something rather quickly. You can study from different sources and combine everything, sort it out and write down the gist at one place, in this way you’ll get reference of all the important things related to any subject.
Revise: Every day before starting anything new revise the older things. They’ll settle down in your mind like cement.
Select your books wisely: There are many NDA reference books in the market, it is advisable to first search thoroughly about any book and then buy it. We try to help you by posting the book reviews. Also merely studying from a single reference book will not help that much, read your course books for better understanding of things. This is because the reference books have ample questions but lack in detailed study material.
Previous years papers: They are an important tool to help you understand the depth of your syllabus. Use them wisely. Also practice as many questions, mock tests as you can.
Consistency: Consistency is very important to get success. This may sound didactic but it’s true. If anybody can help you the best it’s you. Be consistent and do not procrastinate. Every other thing can wait. If you put your 100 percent effort now, your life will change in a much better way after you make it in NDA.
Extreme studies, extreme sports, perfection to the core, a place where nothing is normal instead everything is perfect! Welcome to National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. A dream for many which turns into reality for those who dare, who try and who turn this opportunity into success putting in hard work and consistent labor. NDA exam is conducted twice every year. The written exam conducted by UPSC is followed by Service Selection Board Interview for the successful candidates of written exam. So you can say that the exam is divided into two stages, written and interview broadly.
Without taking much time let us see how to clear the NDA exam:
NDA Written Exam Tip:
The written exam is not a very difficult exam. It is moderate in difficulty and can be cracked with consistent preparations.
Syllabus: If you know the syllabus well, half of your work is done. So get hold of the latest syllabus and prepare according to that.
Time Table: For consistency you need to have a proper time management. Divide the portions you have to cover. Not only this, keep time in reserve to revise the things you studied earlier. If you can manage your time well, nobody can stop your success. So make a practical time table which you can follow and where you have given equal weightage to all your subjects.
Practice and time yourself: Practicing something again and again will tighten its grip in your memory. So practice a lot of mock papers and in fact time yourself while doing so. Think like you are actually giving the exam.
Smart work: Hard work if accompanied by smart work is a deadly combo. Learn different short cuts and techniques to solve things quickly. This is smart work. Analyze the papers and understand which part carries more weight, study that more.
Previous Year papers: They are an excellent tool to determine the trend of the paper. Use them to your benefit.
Make notes: Notes will come handy anytime you want to revise anything. It is not possible to keep 10 books along with you all the time. Plus writing something will make you learn them faster.
Study Material: Choose reliable study material and books. Studying anything from anywhere is not going to help you. Search thoroughly and choose the best.
It is a six day procedure and consists of various tests ranging from psychology, group tests, interview etc. The first stage is a screening test, on clearing which candidates are retained for next four/five days. You can get a detailed knowledge on the SSB procedure by reading the dedicated article from out website.
Know what SSB is: First you need to know in advance and indetail about the tests which are conducted in the SSB, this is again like knowing your syllabus, unless you know your syllabus how can you prepare for your exam? So first read about the various tests, there are ample article present on our website for them.
Brush up your knowledge about self: One most important thing in SSB is how well you know yourself and people who are close to you. You must be aware about the positives, negatives about yourself, strength, weakness etc. Self-introspection is the only tool, and it takes time to know oneself, so the sooner you start the better.
Confidence: Confidence reflects a strong personality. You should appear confident in what you do and what you say.
Physical fitness: In SSB there are group tests which involve physical activity and stamina. So if you have been a couch potato (which is less likely for a boy of 12th standard) get up and start running!
GK: As a 12th grader you are not expected to master everything in this world, yet don’t take GK lightly. You must be aware of the current stuff going on in the world. If not in depth, then too read/listen/watch some news every day. GK has various advantages, one big advantage is that it’ll help you in Group Discussion.
Honesty: Be honest in whatever you do or say in the SSB, do not lie unnecessarily. Being brutally honest will yield some good results.
OLQ’s: In SSB they are checking for 15 OLQ’s. Get to know these OLQ’s and develop them in you.
She is a defense aspirant from Varanasi completed her BCA. She has attended SSB Interview at 1 AFSB Dehradoon and has more SSB coming up. She is confident about joining Defence Forces one day. Here, she is sharing her views and experience. Join us now.
Someone has rightly said that Learning is a continuous process. There is no age where you could say that I know everything and there is nothing left for me to learn anymore. You should be a keen observer, so that you do not miss on any of the opportunity to learn from anyone. Keep your mind wide open, more than your eyes so that you develop the opportunity to learn from nature also.
Yes you heard it right, every element of nature is constantly motivating each one of us in their own way, just we need to analyse what they want to say. On one hand flow of water says , move forward , don’t look backward whatever be your course of movement and on the other hand fire guides us to glow with the achievements. You should have a constant glow and feel confident for whatever you do. Someone has rightly said:
“If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.”
We know that sky and earth seems to meet, if we have a far sight view of it, but if you start moving towards them you realise the reality that the distance remains the same. There is a learning here too. The things look good from far but the reality might be different. Whatever you think for a particular person or a dream or a thing you wanted to achieve life long, might not be the same when you come close to it. That’s why intelligent decisions are appreciated rather than decisions made in hurry or without giving thought.
Think before you fix a target for you. We see a lot of dream but we need to be realistic, first analyse your potential and the hard work that is required to achieve that particular thing. It might be the case sometimes that you are made for something and trying for something else. This would be simply waste of time. Just analyse that your dream could be converted to reality only if you have that ability to work for it without a second thought in mind. Determination is also needed apart from this to convert dreams in reality. Failures will also be there but you should have the internal strength to ignore everything and just have one thing in mind that you have to achieve the goal. Also remember never forget to take learning’s everyday you fail because it’s called foolishness if you repeat the same mistakes and fail every time for the same reason.
There is no substitute of hard work but yes remember you are the one who has seen that dream and you are the one who is going to make path for it. Keep trying because there is nothing impossible in this world and have faith that you can achieve. Keep your morale high and if there is anything I can help you in, connect me on facebook to share your problems and get solutions or can mail the queries at [email protected]. Together we can make dreams into reality.
Jayendra is pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and is a die heart counsellor for defence aspirants. He was recommended in the first attempt for Indian navy UES entry and is willing to help aspirants to make use of his experience in this field.
UPDATE: Indian Army has published the Territorial Army 2023 notification will be published soon. Lakhs of Territorial Army aspirants are applying for the Territorial Army. In this article, we going to look into some important information related to Territorial Army notification, if you are a TA aspirant and looking forward to applying and write this exam, this information will be useful for you.
As per the latest update on the Territorial Army TA notification and exam, the notification has been published, candidates can apply for the TA 2021 exam on the official website from.
Applications are invited from gainfully employed young citizens for an opportunity of donning the uniform and serving the nation as Territorial Army Officers (Non Departmental), based on the concept of enabling motivated young citizens to serve in a military environment without having to sacrifice their primary professions. You can serve the nation in two capacities – as a civilian and as a soldier. No other option allows you such an expanse of experiences.
Activity
Date
TA Website
jointerritorialarmy.gov.in
TA Online Registration
20 July to 19 August 2021
Admit Card
One Week Before the Exam Date, The admit card will be made available online for being downloaded after submission of application by the candidates. The instructions will be available on the website.
Nationality: Only citizen of India (male and female).
Age Limits: 18 to 42 years on the date of application.
Educational Qualifications: Graduate from recognized university.
Physical Standards: A candidate must be physically and medically fit in all respects.
Employment: Gainfully Employed.
Territorial Army Exam Details
Exam name
Territorial Army Officers
Conducted by
Territorial Army
Name of posts
Territorial Army (Non-Departmental) for Civilians and Ex-Servicemen
Exam category
Graduation
Exam level
National
Exam stages
Civilians: Screening (Written exam and interview), SSB, Medical Board for final selection
Exam duration
Civilians: 2 hours
Exam type
Civilians: Objective type
Official website
jointerritorialarmy.gov.in
Territorial Army Notification 2021
Territorial Army notification for civilian candidates has been published on 16 July 2021 and candidates can apply for the TA 2021 exam on the official website from 20th July 2021. Civilian candidates will go through the Territorial Army written exam, PIB and SSB interview.
Territorial Army 2021 Exam Date: 26 September 2021
Territorial Army Recruitment Dates for CiviliansCandidates: 26 September 2021
STANDARD: The standard of the papers in Elementary Mathematics will be a Matriculation level. The standard of papers in other subjects will approximately be such as may be expected of a graduate of an Indian university.
SYLLABUS: Paper – I. Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics. (a) Part – 1. Reasoning. The question paper will be designed to test the candidates ability to complete sequences making logical conclusion based on simple patter of numbers, statements, figures, letters etc as may be expected of a rational thinking person without any special study of the subject. (b) Part – 2. Elementary Mathematics. (i) Arithmetic. Number System – natural numbers, integers, rational and real numbers. Fundamental operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square roots, decimal fraction. (ii) Unitary Method. Time and distance, time and work, percentages, application to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation. (iii) Elementary Number Theory. Division algorithm, prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 & 11. Multiples and factors, factorization theorem, HCF and LCM. Euclidean algorithm, logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables
(iv) Algebra. Basic operations, simple factors, remainder theorem, HCF, LCM, theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns-analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear equations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous liner equations or in equations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable and their solutions. Set language and set notation, rational expressions and conditional identities, laws of indices. (v) Trigonometry. Sine x, cosine x, tangent x when O° < x < 90°. Values of sine x, cos x and ten x, for x = 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° & 90°. Simple trigonometric identities. Use of trigonometric tables. Simple cases of heights and distances. (vi) Geometry. Lines and angles, plane and plane figures theorems on
Properties of angles at a point.
Parallel lines.
Sides and angles of a triangle.
Congruency of triangles.
Similar triangles.
Concurrence of medians and altitudes.
Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square.
Circle and its properties, including tangents and normal.
Loci.
(vii) Mensuration. Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which can bisect into the figures (field book). Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular area of cylinders. Surface area and volume of spheres. (viii) Statistics. Collection and tabulation of statistical data, graphical representation-frequency polygons, bar charts, pie charts, etc. Measures of central tendency.
Paper – II. General Knowledge and English. (a) Part – 1. General Knowledge. General knowledge including knowledge of current events and such matters of everyday observation and experience in scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject. The paper will also include questions on history of India and geography of nature which candidates should be able to answer without special study. (b) Part – 2. English. The question paper will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English and workman – like use of words. Questions in English are from synonyms, antonyms, reading comprehension, Para jumbles, error spotting, jumbled sentences, sentence correction and fill in the blanks
CANDIDATES TO ENSURE THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE EXAMINATION: The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfil all eligibility conditions for admission to the Examination. Their admission at all the stages of the examination will be purely provisional subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. Mere issue of Admission Certificate to the candidate will not imply that his candidature has been finally cleared by the competent authority.
TIME: Maximum time for each paper is 02 hrs and will be conducted in two sessions.
TYPE OF EXAM: Objective (OMR Answer Sheet will be used).
QUALIFYING MARKS: Minimum 40% marks in each part of the paper separately and overall average of 50%.
PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS:Candidates should note that there will be penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers.
FEE DETAILS: Candidates’ are required to pay a fee of Rs 200/- (Rupees two hundred only). Candidates should note that payment of examination fee can be made only through the modes prescribed at website. Payment of fee through any other mode is neither valid nor acceptable. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee/mode shall be summarily rejected. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
HOW TO APPLY. Candidates are required to apply online by using the website www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in.
EMBODIMENT FOR TRAINING:
(a) One month basic training in the first year of commission.
(b) Two months annual training camp every year including the first year.
(c) Three months Post Commissioning training within first two years at OTA, Chennai.
Candidates’ are required to pay a fee of Rs 200/- (Rupees two hundred only). Candidates should note that payment of examination fee can be made only through the modes prescribed at website. Payment of fee through any other mode is neither valid nor acceptable. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee/mode shall be summarily rejected. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
Territorial Army is part time concept with mandatory two months training in a year and does not provide full time career.
Serving in Territorial Army do not guarantee pension and the same is subject to embodied service as per organisational requirement.
Commission is granted in the rank of Lieutenant.
Pay and Allowances and privileges will be same as Regular Army Officers when embodied for training and military service.
Promotions upto Lt Col by time scale subject to fulfilling laid down criteria. Promotion to Colonel and Brigadier by selection.
Officers commissioned in Infantry TA may be called out for military service for longer duration depending on the requirement.
A candidate who qualifies in the written test of Preliminary Interview Board is required to bring the following documents in original along with self-attested copies at the time of Preliminary Interview Board:
Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2 to be downloaded from www.jointerritorialarmy.nic.in and fill it up in their own hand writing.
All educational qualification certificates (Matric onwards).
Latest physical fitness certificate from a registered MBBS Doctor.
Copy of Identity proof with photographs (Voter ID/PAN Card/Passport/Driving license etc).
Domicile/ Residential proof.
Certificate for proof of age (Matric/ Senior Secondary mark sheet and certificate for verification of date of birth).
Service certificate by candidates employed in Central Govt/ Union Territory/ State/Semi Govt/ Private Sector Authenticated by Head Office along with salary certificate and No Objection Certificate by the department as per format given below.
Self employed candidates are required to submit an Affidavit on Non-Judicial stamp paper of minimum value duly attested stating nature of employment and annual income along with photocopy of PAN card and self certified character certificate.
Candidates whose names vary in documents should submit copy of Gazette notification of India/ State showing the correct name or an affidavit duly supported by newspaper cuttings.
Latest income proof from the appropriate authority (i.e. Income Tax Revenue Department / Magistrate / Employer).
Copy of PAN Card.
Copy of Aadhar Card.
Copy of latest Income Tax Return (ITR) filed.
Employees of Railways are required to submit No Objection Certificate authenticated by Railway Board.
How TA will check you are gainfully employed or not? : During your PIB interview, you need to submit the latest Income latest income proof from the appropriate authority and Income Tax Return documents, that will explain your monthly salary/income.
I am Surabhi Shingote and I stay in Pune. Whenever my friends ask me what do you want to become in your life…..I just have one Answer and that is- join INDIAN AIR FORCE (My Dream , My Life). But when I go in past I really don’t remember how it became my dream. It was from childhood that my mother used to say, ”my daughter is going to become an pilot” and so may be, but trust me guys I had no idea what is pilot, etc etc. but when I was in 8th or 9th may be there used to a serial “chuuna hai asmaan”.i used to watch that serial and it was amazing , based on life in INDIAN AIR FORCE. I got so inspired…mainly I got impressed by the uniform and guys still crazy for the uniform(J) that I decided to join Indian air force.
But life was not easy as it seem. I had some family problem which made our financial condition unstable and because of that I was not able to do aeronautical engineering .but I was not disappointed and searched other ways. My father suggested doing computer engineering and I completed it. I have just given my final year exams and eagerly waiting for my results.
Whenever someone asks me-Why Indian Air force? I just have one answer-It is my dream, can’t think anything other than that. I always think myself in that uniform, and go crazy imagining myself in it. I have given AFCAT in Feb but due to some reason could not crack it but this time double force and triple efforts to achieve my dream because now I can’t wait. I want to go this year only and I will go.
Coming from an non-defence background and living in an small town with some family problem is in it challenge to dream for INDIAN AIR FORCE but officers have challenges and knows to handle it. My dream became my life only because of my family support. Their support is must to achieve my Dream. Can’t imagine other carrier than INDIAN AIR FORCE. And I will because “chuna hai asmaan”(J)
This article is only to those who think that non-defence background people don’t think about defence as their carrier. Hope article helps and encourages you to fulfill your dream even if you have many hurdles n your life. Just a smile will help.
Hello future officers I am Abhinay Yadav. I got recommended from Bhopal for Indian Army. I am writing this article especially for Repeaters, because I know the pain when we do not get recommend in SSB. I have gone through the same ggony, but ssbcrack.com articles used to alleviate my pain. I read almost all articles of ssbcrack.com and got many motivating thoughts like.
“If you are failing to prepare then you are preparing to Fail”.
My personal conviction is that we have been PERSEVERANCE to clear the SSB.
It was NDA when I first time in my life tasted the Defense’s blood. I got conference out, but I came to know about many of my shortcomings. After NDA I had almost 2 and ½ year to prepare because I was doing my engineering. I knew UES entry would come.
I joined a NGO “Swayam Jyoti”. This was started by my school seniors. Now all of them are serving the mother land by giving their services in Indian Army as Officers. I learned a lot from them. This was my grooming period. We did many events under this NGO. Our latest and most successful event is conduction Marathon in MHOW with Prestigious “Infantry School MHOW” .in this event our chief guest was Kargil war hero “Maj. D.P Singh”. He is great inspiration. It was my honor to run with such a legend.
This all group activities improved my ability to work in team and conducting big events. I learnt how to manage resources and work in pressure.
I also started reading books , to improve my thought process, And took sports seriously. I started running Marathon.
Then in pre final year of my engineering Indian Army came for campus round and I cleared it but unfortunately due to branch issue I was rejected from central command. Information Technology branch was not allowed in technical entries that year. I got big jolt. Then I applied for TGC. In that was sure I will make it but unfortunately I got Conference Out. I started becoming impatient because I never wanted to do job in ciliv. I knew SSC tech is last option to get Army before leaving college.
Now I got used to report 6 in the morning. Aura was pleasing all the candidates were smartly dressed in formals. After initial documents checkup,we were taken to testing hall. Where we filled forms and then gave two OIR(Officers Intelligence Rating) consisting of 50 questions which needs to be solved in 23 minutes.
Then we were shown a hazy picture. I wrote story related to picture shown and not any pre planned story, which many candidates did and got screened out. After that in Discussion Test, I gave my best in individual narration and took 4-5 entries in G.D with constructive points.
I was screened in. then we did some documents check and filled three PIQ(Personal Information Questioner). Next day was psychology my strategy was simple just make story around picture shown and not having any preconceived idea. I assimilated all the characters shown with background shown. My stories covered all three parts past, present and future (i.e outcome). In TAT wrote my first idea and did 57 SRTs. My speed in SRT was good and I used telegraphic language.
Ex- inspite of writing like “I will go there and will give first aid”
I simply wrote “will go there, give first aid” this saves lot of time.
In SDT I wrote what I actually think about myself.
Immediately after psychological test we were called for interviews. I was second person to be interviewed.
In interview I spoke from heart. I told only truth. Many times he tries to put pressure, but I tackled situation with cool mind. He asked me to do various calculations, which I did very easily. There were lots of technical questions especially from computer Networks. Rest of questions were from my life about family, friends, education, hobby etc . By 11:128 AM I was back in my room.
Next day was GTO day 1.
In GD and GPE I took active part. In snake race I helped many of my group mates in obstacles. And I was very strict about rules, whenever any rule was broken, I repeated that obstacle. In PGT(Progressive Group Task) I was actively giving practical ideas and was implementing then also. Same was in HGT(Half Group Task). Then in IO(Individual obstacles )I did 11 obstacles fearlessly. Remember here these tasks are there to check you fear. So do them boldly. Then in lecturette I gave my lecture confidently with organized thoughts.
GTO day 2
It started with Command task. I got 7 calls in this. In my command task he tried to build pressure but I remain cool. Then there was FGT( final group task) which our group completed. It is important to note that in GTO all test are there to test you group adjust ability not your individual performance. So always take your whole group together.
Next day was conference. They took considerable amount of time before calling me in. when I went in my interviewing officer asked me questions which I was unable to answer in interview. I had prepared these answers from Ante Room. So always find out answers of question you missed in interview.
Finally after lunch result was announced and I was Finally IN.
Words would not suffice to express that Great feeling. You fell like king.
This for my brothers, who are repeaters. Please go for SSB again with improvement and you will get it.
“Failure is not when you Fail. It’s when you stop attempting”
About Abhinay Yadav: I am Abhinay Yadav from MHOW (M.P). I have been recommend from Bhopal for 43 SSC(T). I would like to share my experience with other buddies.
Union Public Service Commission invited application for Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2014. UPSC has recently published the CDSE 2 2014 notification and CDSE 2 2014 written examination will be conducted by UPSC on 26th Oct, 2015, for admission to the Army, Air Force wings and Navy of the IMA for the 139th Course and SSC 102 Men, SSCW 16th Women OTA, 198th Flying Course and Naval Academy commencing from January 2015 respectively.
Important Dates for CDS 2 2014
Application Online Date: 19 July 2014
Last Date for Online Registration: 18 Aug 2014
Date of Exam: 26th Oct 2014
Likely Result Date: Feb-March 2015
Likely SSB Date – April to June 2015 ( Varies with IAF, Naval and OTA SSB Interviews)
Am I eligible for CDS 2 2014
Qualification Required for CDSE 2 2014:
IMA- Male: Degree of a recognized university or equivalent.
IAF- Male: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
OTA- Male and Female: Degree of a recognized university or equivalent.
NA- Male: B.Sc (with Physics & Mathematics) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Indian Military Academy Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July,1991 and not later than 1st July,1996
Naval Academy Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1991 and not later than 1st July, 1996
Air Force Academy Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1992 and not later than 1st July, 1996
Officer’s Training Academy Male candidates (married or unmarried) born not earlier 2nd July, 1990 and not later than 1st July, 1996
Officer’s Training Academy Female candidates (married or unmarried) born not earlier 2nd July, 1990 and not later than 1st July, 1996.
CDS 2 2014 Application Fee
The application fee is Rs 200 Only for General and OBC candidates while SC/ST/Female candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. The candidates can opt for net banking or by depositing the money in cash.
CDS 2 2014 Selection Procedure
The candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their performance in the written examination followed by Interview/Personality Test.
Important Points
The result of the written part of the examination is likely to be declared in the month of Feb, 2015.
How to apply for CDS 2 2014
Candidates are required to apply online by using the website upsconline.nic.in. Detailed instructions for filling up online applications are available on the above mentioned website.
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We are at the top of the world. Smile is just not going away from the face. We want to dance and party. But, what is the occasion? The occasion is we got screened in. We crossed the first hurdle of SSB and now we are here for the next 4 days. We are confident that we will get through now. But, which test do you have tomorrow? We have Psychology test tomorrow and I need to prepare for it.This is the attitude of the majority of the candidates. But, let me tell you; don’t make your recommendation difficult by combining ‘preparation’ with SSB. And that too with the Psychological testing.
GTO meets you on the field (OUTDOOR). Interviewer talks to you in the room (INDOOR). There is a third guy whom you will not see, but then also he will judge you based on your opinions, and thinking. He is the Psychologist who will try to determine your personality without an interaction. Astonishing right?
So, let’s talk what happens in the test and how to deal with this unique style of testing. First of all, Psychology test is just a showcase of your personality (inner self). It will reflect you without utterance of a single word from your mouth. This testing does not need any preparation but there are rules to be followed during the testing.
RULE1: Every human being has a negative and a positive self. Candidates should leave their negative self at home while coming to the SSB testing. Golden rule for SSB is being HAPPY, HEALTHY AND POSITIVE. Same applies for psychological testing also. While expressing your opinions and thinking you should always be the combination of above three.
RULE2: You are neither a superhero nor a perfect human being. You have your shortcomings. Don’t hide them by being fake. If they are in you, let them in you and they should reflect in your testing also. Just keep in mind – I am what I am, there are shortcomings in me. I will try to remove them but I won’t hide them.
Let’s discuss the testing procedures which make the whole psychological testing an integral part of the SSB:
TAT (Thematic Appreciation Test): 12 pictures (12th picture being blank) will be shown and candidates have to write the story within stipulated time frame. As simple as that. This test just gives you an opportunity to fly freely with the boundless imagination. Just see the picture, think for some seconds and make the meaningful story which comes to your mind in the first place. Keep in mind that the story should have – PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE and you being the dynamic hero of the story. All the 11 stories could be made like this. Each being mutually exclusive of other but filled with your own unlimited imagination. The 12th picture is just boundary less. Think about your dreams in the final picture, think about the limitless universe, the sky and make the story of your lifetime.
WAT (Word Association test): Words which you come across in your daily life are displayed in the stipulated timeframe. See the words and make a small meaningful sentence which comes to your mind in the first place keeping in mind the two rules of testing given above. If you don’t know the meaning or nothing is coming in your mind, skip the word and concentrate on the next one in the line.
SRT (Situation Reaction Test): Practical situations which a person could face will be given to you and you have to give your reactions. Imagine yourself in the situation and write the reaction which comes to your mind. Keep in mind that you have to solve the situation instead of running away from it i.e. your reactions must convey the solution.
Self-Description: No one knows yourself better than you. Hence, describe what you feel about yourself (your good qualities and those qualities which you would like to improve on). Write your heart out in this one. Your parents and friends must have formed an opinion about you. Write freely about that opinion also.
Champs, take this testing as a game in which you are given an opportunity to be an artist, a writer, a thinker and a leader. Utilize this testing to its best by telling the psychologists about you. Remember – Faking is not at all an option.
I am Siddharth Pareek (age- 23 years). I am from Pink city, Jaipur. I am currently working as a Decision Scientist at Mu Sigma, Bangalore. I am a defence aspirant. I want to join INDIAN ARMY.
My gun is still working and I will get these bastards.
What is the characteristic of 2nd lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC, 1971 that made him to say the above lines during a spine chilling war? It was nothing but, self-confidence that gave rise to love for nation.
As you all know there are 15 OLQ’s (Officer like qualities) assessed by officers in the candidates. If you will give a serious thought to those OLQs, you will find that these are not independent of each other. Many of them are inter-connected. This article is about an OLQ around which many OLQs revolve. And the OLQ which is doing the work of ‘SUN’ in a solar system here is ‘SELF-CONFIDENCE’.
Question is what is self-confidence?
Literally, self-confidence means the ‘BELIEF’ in you. If you think something, if you have an opinion about something, if you dream something then – Are you able to implement all these things in front of the world (here, world can be a group of people, a friend, a town, district and what not)? It is the SELF-CONFIDENCE that makes you covey yourself no matter if you are right or wrong, logical or illogical, but you have some thought inside which needs to come out. Now, you will be curious that how is this related to SSB Screening?
Let’s discuss the relevance of SELF-CONFIDENCE in SSB Screening (in chronological manner):
PPDT – Self-confidence will let you imagine boundlessly. The candidate who is confident won’t be tensed, he won’t limit his imagination after seeing the picture, rather will bravely cross all the boundaries of thoughts and produce the same on paper.
Narration – The candidate who is confident won’t become anxious. Moreover, he will be lively with the brightness on his face. He will sit straight facing all his group members with confidence. His voice and body won’t tremble. His mind will be open. He will speak clear and loudly whatever he wrote or will frame sentences there only if he was not able to complete his story in the given time because he knows that he has to give the speech of his lifetime within a minute or less. He won’t look towards assessors whereas will face all the group members while narration since, he wants to convey his thoughts to the group. After his narration ends, he will leave a mark on the assessors and the group members. All this was possible not because he wrote a brilliant story or he spoke brilliantly, but because he had self-confidence that became the back bone of his narration. Due to self-confidence, he became determined and kept the presence of mind intact while conveying his message to the group.
Group Discussion – The candidate filled with confidence will think of bringing the discussion to a consensus thereby forming a common story. He won’t speak if the fish market is created, whereas will patiently wait for the ‘void space’ of fraction of seconds and will grab that opportunity like a lion catching its prey. He will speak about the good points in his story clearly and loudly, he will support some group member’s story which he liked during the narration. He won’t speak a lot in the discussion, but whenever he will speak, it’s logical and more importantly crisp. He will ask the silent members in the group to deliver their opinions. Due to his self-confidence, he will behave like a leader and an active member in the group, both at the same time.
Ladies and gentlemen, we all are trying to become an officer of INDIAN ARMED FORCES. Self-confidence is the major and the most notable characteristic of an officer which makes him/her stand aside. If we will try to push ourselves out of our comfort zone in our everyday life and just express us without being shy, we will see the increase in the self-confidence in no time.
Low self-confidence is not a life sentence
Self-confidence can be learned, mastered and practiced- Just like any other skill
Once you master it, everything in your life will change for better!!
About Siddharth Pareek: I am Siddharth Pareek (age- 23 years). I am from Pink city, Jaipur. I am currently working as a Decision Scientist at Mu Sigma, Bangalore. I am a defence aspirant. I want to join INDIAN ARMY.
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